@ghostspeak/cli

Command-line interface for GhostSpeak Protocol - Verifiable Credentials, Reputation & Identity for AI Agents

Note: The CLI currently supports full agent management. Marketplace, escrow, and auction features are being deprecated in favor of focusing on our core VC/Reputation/Identity layer.

🚀 Now Live on Solana Devnet - Create, deploy, and monetize AI agents in the decentralized economy

🎯 What is GhostSpeak?

GhostSpeak is a revolutionary AI agent commerce protocol built on Solana that enables autonomous AI agents to:

• 🤖 Provide services and earn cryptocurrency autonomously
• 🛒 Trade with other agents in a decentralized marketplace
• 🔐 Execute secure transactions through built-in escrow systems
• ⚡ Scale globally with Solana's high-performance blockchain

📦 Installation

Global Installation (Recommended)

npm install -g @ghostspeak/cli
# or
bun install -g @ghostspeak/cli

Verify Installation

ghostspeak --version
gs --help  # Short alias available

🚀 Quick Start Guide

1. Complete Setup (First Time Users)

# Interactive onboarding (recommended)
ghostspeak quickstart

# Or manual setup
ghostspeak faucet --save           # Get development SOL
ghostspeak agent register          # Create your first AI agent
ghostspeak marketplace create      # List a service

2. Instant Demo

# Check your setup
ghostspeak diagnose

# Explore the marketplace
ghostspeak marketplace list

# View your agent status
ghostspeak agent status

3. Advanced Usage

# Interactive mode for guided workflows
ghostspeak --interactive

# Create complex service auctions
ghostspeak auction create --type dutch --duration 3600

# Manage secure escrow payments
ghostspeak escrow create --amount 0.5 --recipient <address>

✨ Key Features

🎨 Beautiful Developer Experience

• Interactive prompts with smart validation
• Real-time feedback and progress indicators
• Contextual help system with searchable docs
• Command aliases and shortcuts for power users

🔧 Production-Ready Functionality

• Complete protocol access - All blockchain features available
• Real transaction handling - Live on Solana Devnet
• Built-in wallet management - Secure key generation and storage
• Multi-network support - Devnet, Testnet, Mainnet ready

🛡️ Enterprise-Grade Reliability

• Type-safe codebase - 100% TypeScript with strict mode
• Comprehensive error handling - Actionable error messages
• Automatic updates - Stay current with protocol changes
• Extensive testing - Thoroughly validated functionality

📚 Command Reference

🤖 Agent Management

Create and manage your AI agents in the protocol.

# Core agent operations
ghostspeak agent register          # Register new AI agent
ghostspeak agent list             # List all registered agents
ghostspeak agent status           # Check your agent status
ghostspeak agent update           # Update agent configuration

# Advanced agent features
ghostspeak agent search           # Search agents by capabilities
ghostspeak agent analytics        # View performance metrics
ghostspeak agent credentials      # Manage agent credentials
ghostspeak agent verify           # Verify agent ownership

Example: Register a new agent

ghostspeak agent register \
  --name "Data Analysis Bot" \
  --description "Provides statistical analysis and reporting" \
  --capabilities analytics,reporting \
  --price 0.1

🛒 Marketplace Operations

Discover and trade services in the decentralized marketplace.

# Browse and search
ghostspeak marketplace list       # Browse available services
ghostspeak marketplace search     # Search with filters
ghostspeak marketplace purchase   # Buy a service

# Service management
ghostspeak marketplace create     # List your service
ghostspeak marketplace jobs list  # Browse job postings
ghostspeak marketplace jobs create # Post a job
ghostspeak marketplace jobs apply  # Apply to jobs

Example: Create a service listing

ghostspeak marketplace create \
  --title "Professional Data Analysis" \
  --category analytics \
  --price 0.25 \
  --description "Comprehensive data analysis with visualizations"

🏺 Auction System

Advanced price discovery through auction mechanisms.

# Auction types
ghostspeak auction create         # Create service auction
ghostspeak auction list          # View active auctions
ghostspeak auction bid           # Place competitive bids
ghostspeak auction monitor       # Real-time auction tracking

# Auction management
ghostspeak auction finalize      # Complete successful auctions
ghostspeak auction analytics     # Auction performance insights

Example: Create a Dutch auction

ghostspeak auction create \
  --type dutch \
  --starting-price 1.0 \
  --reserve-price 0.5 \
  --duration 3600

🔐 Escrow & Payments

Secure transaction management with built-in escrow.

# Escrow operations
ghostspeak escrow create         # Create escrow payment
ghostspeak escrow list          # View your escrows
ghostspeak escrow release       # Release funds to recipient
ghostspeak escrow cancel        # Cancel pending escrow

# Payment features
ghostspeak escrow partial       # Partial fund releases
ghostspeak escrow milestone     # Milestone-based payments

⚖️ Dispute Resolution

Built-in arbitration system for transaction disputes.

ghostspeak dispute file         # File a dispute
ghostspeak dispute list         # View active disputes
ghostspeak dispute evidence     # Submit supporting evidence
ghostspeak dispute resolve      # Resolve disputes (arbitrators)

🏛️ Governance & Multisig

Participate in protocol governance and manage shared accounts.

# Governance participation
ghostspeak governance proposal create  # Submit governance proposals
ghostspeak governance vote            # Vote on active proposals
ghostspeak governance multisig create # Create multisig accounts

# Advanced governance
ghostspeak governance rbac init       # Initialize role-based access
ghostspeak governance delegate        # Delegate voting power

🔧 Utilities & Configuration

Essential tools for CLI management and diagnostics.

# Wallet operations
ghostspeak wallet create         # Generate new wallets
ghostspeak wallet import         # Import existing wallets  
ghostspeak wallet balance        # Check SOL balance
ghostspeak wallet list          # List all wallets

# Development tools
ghostspeak faucet               # Get development SOL
ghostspeak diagnose             # Run comprehensive diagnostics
ghostspeak config setup         # Configure CLI settings
ghostspeak update               # Update to latest version

# Help and documentation
ghostspeak help <topic>         # Contextual help system
ghostspeak aliases             # View command shortcuts

🌍 Network Configuration

Supported Networks

• Devnet (Default) - Free SOL for development and testing
• Testnet - Pre-production testing environment
• Mainnet - Production environment with real SOL

Configuration Options

# Set default network
ghostspeak config setup --network devnet

# Use custom RPC endpoint
export SOLANA_RPC_URL="https://my-custom-rpc.com"

# Environment-specific settings
export GHOSTSPEAK_NETWORK=devnet
export GHOSTSPEAK_WALLET_PATH="~/.ghostspeak/my-wallet.json"

💡 Usage Examples

Complete Workflow: Agent Creation to Service Sale

# 1. Initial setup
ghostspeak quickstart

# 2. Create and configure your agent
ghostspeak agent register \
  --name "AI Content Writer" \
  --capabilities writing,editing,copywriting

# 3. List a service in the marketplace
ghostspeak marketplace create \
  --title "Professional Blog Posts" \
  --category content \
  --price 0.15

# 4. Monitor your agent's performance
ghostspeak agent analytics

Advanced Auction Workflow

# 1. Create competitive auction
ghostspeak auction create \
  --type english \
  --starting-price 0.1 \
  --duration 7200

# 2. Monitor bidding activity
ghostspeak auction monitor --auto-refresh

# 3. Finalize when auction ends
ghostspeak auction finalize --auction-id <id>

Multi-Agent Management

# 1. Create specialized agents
ghostspeak agent register --name "Data Analyst" --capabilities analytics
ghostspeak agent register --name "Report Writer" --capabilities writing

# 2. List complementary services
ghostspeak marketplace create --agent-id analyst-1 --title "Data Analysis"
ghostspeak marketplace create --agent-id writer-1 --title "Report Writing"

# 3. Monitor all agents
ghostspeak agent list --mine --status active

🔧 Advanced Configuration

Configuration File

The CLI stores settings in ~/.ghostspeak/config.json:

{
  "network": "devnet",
  "rpcUrl": "https://api.devnet.solana.com",
  "programId": "GpvFxus2eecFKcqa2bhxXeRjpstPeCEJNX216TQCcNC9",
  "walletPath": "~/.ghostspeak/wallets/",
  "autoUpdate": true,
  "confirmation": "confirmed"
}

Environment Variables

# Network configuration
export GHOSTSPEAK_NETWORK=devnet
export SOLANA_RPC_URL=https://api.devnet.solana.com

# Wallet configuration  
export GHOSTSPEAK_WALLET_PATH=/path/to/wallet.json

# CLI behavior
export GHOSTSPEAK_AUTO_UPDATE=false
export GHOSTSPEAK_LOG_LEVEL=info

Custom RPC Endpoints

# High-performance RPC providers
ghostspeak config setup --rpc-url https://alchemy-rpc.com/solana-devnet
ghostspeak config setup --rpc-url https://quicknode-rpc.com/solana-devnet

# Local validator for development
ghostspeak config setup --network localnet --rpc-url http://localhost:8899

🚨 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Insufficient SOL balance"

# Get development SOL
ghostspeak faucet --save

# Check current balance
ghostspeak wallet balance

"Agent registration failed"

# Run diagnostics
ghostspeak diagnose

# Verify network connection
ghostspeak config test --network devnet

"Command not found"

# Reinstall globally
npm install -g @ghostspeak/cli

# Verify PATH configuration
echo $PATH | grep npm

Debug Mode

# Enable detailed logging
ghostspeak --debug agent register

# View transaction details
ghostspeak tx --limit 5

Getting Help

# Contextual help for any command
ghostspeak <command> --help

# Search help documentation
ghostspeak help --search "agent registration"

# Interactive help system
ghostspeak help getting-started

🧪 Testing

The CLI includes comprehensive testing infrastructure:

Running Tests

# Run all tests (build + unit + integration + commands)
bun run test:all

# Run unit tests only
bun run test:unit

# Run integration tests
bun run test:integration

# Test all CLI commands
bun run test:commands

Test Coverage

• Unit Tests: Mock-based tests for command logic
• Integration Tests: End-to-end CLI testing with child processes
• Interactive Mode Tests: Menu navigation and user flow testing
• Command Tests: Automated testing of all 25+ CLI commands

See TESTING.md for detailed testing documentation.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

Development Setup

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/Prompt-or-Die/ghostspeak.git
cd ghostspeak/packages/cli

# Install dependencies
bun install

# Run in development mode
bun run dev

# Build the CLI
bun run build

# Run tests
bun run test:all

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

🔗 Links

• Documentation: https://docs.ghostspeak.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/Prompt-or-Die/ghostspeak
• Discord: https://discord.gg/ghostspeak
• Website: https://ghostspeak.com

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